Tom
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THURSDAY 29TH APRIL 2004
RENAULT GOES EXTREME WITH ITS NEW SPECIAL EDITION CLIO
Renault Clio is more popular than ever with UK sales recently passing the 750,000 mark, no doubt helped by offering the largest number of versions of any supermini - after all what other than Clio offers buyers the choice of petrol engines ranging from 1.2 60hp to a 3-litre V6 with a huge 255hp! Now with added Va Va Voom for the Summer, theres a new special edition Clio Extreme 3 on sale immediately.
On sale now
After the excitement of the two most recent new Clios - the Clio Renaultsport 182 and Renaultsport V6 255, the Extreme 3 is priced at the opposite end of the range making it sure to be a popular addition.
The special edition Clio Extreme 3 benefits from some unique interior and exterior treatments.
Clio Extreme 3 has sports seats upholstered in a new dark grey anthracite cloth with orange exclusive Extreme 3 barcode logos. This unique orange detailing also features on the instrument dials, the dashboard and trim strip. The fascia inserts are in a silver-grey metallic finish and the seat belts are also in silver-grey.
The Clio Extreme 3 is definitely not for the shy and retiring on the outside either, available with a one of a kind colour, the brand new illusion metallic colour Extreme Orange. Clio Extreme 3 is also available in Royal Blue, Metallic Platinum or Pearl Black. The colours fit the special edition Clio well reflecting the vibrant, bright energy associated with the car.
Additional unique equipment for Clio Extreme 3 includes body coloured Sports Rear Spoiler and door mirrors which add to the overall attractiveness of the car. Caroli wheel trims are also a specific new feature for the Clio Extreme 3.
A new sports front bumper with additional front fog lights and a glass sunroof completes the list of stylish new Clio Extreme 3s impressive features.
In keeping with its sporty look and feel, Clio Extreme 3 comes as a three door only.
Outstanding Equipment levels put rivals in the shade
The Clio Extreme 3 has an impressive list of standard features which puts its nearest competitors in the shade. Much of the equipment which comes as standard on the Clio Extreme 3 only comes either as bought options or is not available at all on many comparable models.
Amongst Clio Extreme 3s many standard features are ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Emergency Brake Assist, multi-functional trip computer, tinted glass, leather steering wheel and 30w Single CD RDS radio with remote control.
Metallic paint is available as an option for the special edition Clio Extreme 3.
Two engines choices offering lively performance
Two engines are available for this special edition Clio Extreme 3, 1.2 16V three door and 1.5 dCi 65 three door. The insurance group for 1.2 16V is 3E and 4E for the dCi 65.
The Clio Extreme 3 1.2 16V offers a top speed of 106 mph and 0-62 mph of 13 seconds. With a capacity of 1,149 the petrol engine develops 75hp at 5,500 rpm and torque of 105 Nm at 4,250 rpm. It offers a linear response and the availability of generous torque from low speeds which allows the driver to use 90% of the maximum torque over a wide speed range, running from 1,750 to 5,750 rpm. The 1.2 16V engine achieves 47.9 mpg in the combined cycle, and emissions of 139g CO2/km, which is seven mpg better than the class average.
New Clio Extreme 3 dCi 65 is available with the acclaimed 1.5dCi engine making it one of the most efficient and refined supermini diesel engine on the market today. Along with delivering 65hp at 4,000 rpm, the Clio Extreme 3 dCi 65 offers a top speed of 101 mph and 0-62 mph of 15 seconds. Torque is 160 Nm at 2,000 rpm. The revolutionary 1.5dCi engine boasts an impressive average fuel consumption of 65.7 mpg and low CO2 emissions of 115 g/km.
Extreme Value for money
The special edition Clio Extreme 3 is on sale now and costs £155 less than the Expression model it is based upon despite the extra equipment. Available with the two engines on-the-road prices are £8,495 for the 1.2 16V petrol and £9,195 for the 1.5 dCi 65.
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